Annual Meeting Information

Victor Newcomer Research Award

Victor D. Newcomer (April 5, 1916 - March 15, 2002) was a Clinical Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at UCLA's School of Medicine and a clinician in private practice in Santa Monica, California. A gifted teacher and leader, he received countless accolades including the prized Golden Apple Award from both UCLA and the California Medical Association. Dr. Newcomer was an esteemed and beloved educator, mentor, and role model throughout the Dermatologic community and amongst his students. His life exemplified his dedication and commitment to excellence in teaching and academics. In honor of his memory, the PDA has established the Victor Newcomer Research Award to encourage residents and new practicing clinicians of dermatology to strive for excellence in their own work.

Eligibility

The Victor Newcomer Research Award is open to PDA members who are either physicians currently enrolled in a graduate dermatologic training program or physicians that have completed their training less than ten (10) years ago. Prior award recipients may also apply. Any clinical research, basic science research, or clinically focused review may be submitted for consideration for this award.

Submission Guidelines

All Newcomer Research Award submissions must be done online.

The submission deadline is May 15, 2019. Please note that applicants should receive a confirmation email immediately after submission of the case online. If this email is not received within 5 minutes of your submission, please contact PDA at info@pacificderm.org. All applicants will be notified of the results on June 14, 2019.

Award Provisions

The author of the winning submission will receive a cash prize of $500, complimentary meeting registration and reimbursement of expenses (roundtrip economy air travel, two nights hotel accommodations and ground transportation/airport parking) to present the paper at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Pacific Dermatologic Association in San Diego, CA. Approximately 15 minutes will be allotted for the presentation of the paper on Friday morning, August 16, 2019.

Evaluation

Entries will be judged on the following criteria, depending upon the nature of the presentation:

Originality

Potential Importance of Work

Experimental Methods

Conclusions

Clarity of Presentation

Clinical Relevance

Please omit any information that might lead the judges to recognize you or the institution for which the work was done.